Chess Puzzle #DP7e5 — Advanced, Black to move, middlegame

Position

White: king f2; rook d1; bishops d4/e2; knight d5; pawns a2/b3/c4/f3/g4/h3. Black: king f7; rook e8; bishop g6; knights c5/g3; pawns a5/b7/f4/g5/h6. White is ahead by 1 point of material. Black to move.

Solution (3 moves)

1. Opponent setup: Rd2 — rook d1→d2. Now Black to move.
2. Best move: Rxe2+ — rook e8→e2, captures bishop, gives check. Opponent replies Rxe2 (rook d2→e2, captures rook).
3. Best move: Nd3+ — knight c5→d3, gives check. Opponent replies Kg2 (king f2→g2).
4. Best move: Nxe2 — knight g3→e2, captures rook.

Tactical themes

advantage, long, middlegame, sacrifice. The key move Rxe2+ captures with check, forcing a response.

Position data

FEN: 4r3/1p3k2/6bp/p1nN2p1/2PB1pP1/1P3PnP/P3BK2/3R4 w - - 3 33

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